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Who am I? Seems like a pretty simple question, but I don't really know the answer. I guess the best answer I can think of is that I am a spirit having a human experience. And, what an experience this has been so far!

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Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Explaining the customs of Yule: 6 of 6
In Celtic mythology the Oak King and the Holly King are twins. Every year at the Winter and Summer Solstices, these two fight for dominance. In actuality, these brothers are two parts of the same thing, the waxing and waning of the yearly cycles of the Earth. The Holly King rules the waning year, from Midsummer to Yule, and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > New Age Concepts History and explanation of ley lines: 4 of 4
Alfred Watkins was a pioneer in photography and a devoted archaeologist during the early 1900's. His fascination with ley lines led him to a 14 year long study of them. During one of is frequent trips to England, he made an interesting discovery concerning ley lines. His research led him to reach the conclusion that churches... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore The wailing spirit: The Banshee of Irish lore: 4 of 4
The banshee may well be one of the most misunderstood folklore legends in existence. People can relate to fairies, nature sprites, leprechauns and elves. While these supernatual beings may be mischievous, they are not portrayed as life threatening like the banshee. According to Irish legend, when one hears the wail of the ba... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Reflections: Skepticism of religious pagan rituals: 4 of 4
As a Community Minister, I choose not to follow any one particular religious or belief pathway. Technically, I am a Unitarian Universalist, but the belief of my heart and soul is Pagan. I have been to many different churches, temples, meetings, workshops, and gatherings of many diverse religions and beliefs. I love the rites... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The celebration of the Chinese Mid Autumn Festival: 3 of 3
On the fifteenth day of the eighth month, when the moon is fullest and brightest, the Harvest Moon Festival is celebrated in China. The legend behind this festival begins around 2170 B.C. after a great flood. Yu, the king of many kingdoms had stopped the flood, and was teaching the farmers how to once again cultivate their f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism Nichiren Buddhism and Soka Gakkai International: 2 of 2
Buddhism is a philosophy that is practiced today in many different parts of the world. Not that long ago, Buddhism was basically a practice that was adhered to in the Eastern world, primarily in India and Asia. But, with the advent of the internet and worldwide travel, Buddhism is drawing more and more followers from around ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Origins & Firsts in History The history of candles: From practical to ritual: 2 of 2
What could be more magical that a candle? They are used in most if not all of the world's religious ceremonies and rights from Catholicism to Wicca. We use candles to invoke a mood, light up the darkness, send out prayers or cast spells. It is the common denominator that all belief systems share. The word candle comes from t... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Discussing the safety aspects of sugar substitutes: 2 of 2
Lawsuits have been filed in California against twelve companies who either produce or use aspartame as a sugar substitute in their products. The suits filed allege that these companies marketed products such as diet sodas, sugar free gum, yogurt, and even children's vitamins and aspirin with the knowledge that aspartame, whi... More..